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Musashino City Launches Furusato Tax Program

Musashino City, located in the heart of Tokyo, officially commenced its donation acceptance for the Rakuten Furusato Tax program starting May 30, 2025. This initiative allows people from across the nation to easily support Musashino City, enhancing community involvement and public participation.

The program is backed by Cyber Records, a Kumamoto-based company known for its expertise in comprehensive donation management, with an impressive track record of supporting 112 municipalities and operating 571 donation platforms as of May 2025. This collaboration aims to make it simpler for the public to engage with Musashino City’s growth and development initiatives.

About Musashino City

Musashino City boasts a convenient 20-minute train ride from Shinjuku, hosting a population of approximately 148,000 residents. Since achieving city status in 1947, it has focused on city planning emphasizing citizen participation. Supported by strong financial resources, Musashino has evolved into a verdant residential hub enriched with education, welfare, health, culture, sports, and information, establishing itself as an appealing place to reside.

The city features three uniquely characterized areas, which include:
1. Kichijoji Area: A commercial district bustling with department stores and specialty shops.
2. Chuo Area: A cultural and administrative zone stretching north from Mitaka Station.
3. Musashisakai Area: Home to significant universities and hospitals.

These distinct areas contribute to the overall harmonious urban development that Musashino advocates.

Innovative Initiatives

Musashino City is also recognized as a leader in deploying progressive policies. Some notable programs include:

• - MuBus: The original community bus service enhancing local public transport.
• - Ten Million House: A supportive service for residents involving up to 10 million yen in annual subsidies for day services.
• - Second School: A program enabling children to experience nature as part of their education.
• - 0123 Kichijoji Harappa: A facility dedicated to supporting early childhood development for children aged 0 to 3.

These initiatives reflect Musashino City’s commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents through unique operational strategies and community support.

Allocation of Donations

Donations acquired through the Rakuten Furusato Tax program will be allocated to several key areas to realize Musashino City’s vision of becoming a green smart city. The donation utilization includes:

• - Mayor’s Discretion: Funds will be used at the discretion of the mayor for projects deemed important.
• - Health and Welfare: Supported projects to protect citizens' health and promote shared responsibilities within the community.
• - Children and Education: Initiatives aimed at fostering the well-being of children and comprehensive support for parenting.
• - Peace, Culture, and Community Life: Programs promoting disaster resilience, community development, and lifelong learning/enrichment.
• - Environment and Green Initiatives: Efforts to protect the city’s natural resources and work towards a sustainable urban environment.
• - Urban Infrastructure: Enhancing the appeal of each locality through specific development projects tailored to community characteristics.
• - Administrative and Financial Management: Creating a reliable municipal administration that maximizes limited resources.

Through the launch of the Rakuten Furusato Tax donation program, Musashino City hopes to spread awareness about its initiatives and the rich diversity it offers. The city invites everyone to lend their support and be a part of this exciting journey towards a better future.

About Cyber Records

Established in 2008 as GLOBAL EC COMPANY (GEC), Cyber Records has positioned itself as an advocate for e-commerce, providing operations management, consulting, and branding services. They also specialize in supporting furusato tax initiatives and cross-border e-commerce.

For additional details, you can visit their official website or explore employment opportunities at Cyber Records Recruitment.